For those who were not at the meeting last night, there were several topics brought up regarding the club image and conduct …
The MSC’s mission statement is as follows:
Midlands Striper Club is a family oriented club open to all interested in striped bass fishing. Our purpose is to stimulate public awareness of striper fishing as a major sport, to offer our state conservation department our organized moral and political support and encouragement, to promote full adherence to all conservation codes and demand adequate water standards, to improve our skills as striper anglers through fellowship and friendly exchange of striper catching techniques and ideas.
Midlands Striper Club will comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Midlands Striper Club welcomes all people to join the membership, participate in leadership, and engage in Club activities and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation, color, physical condition, or national origin. However, to assure a fair competition, participation in tournaments and other events may be limited on the basis of gender and age.
In that vein, please be aware of the public perception when you are on the water and at club events, including the tournament weigh-ins …
When you are participating in club events you are representing the Midlands Striper Club … We often have visitors at our weigh-ins, including children … Additionally, DNR Officers have been known to attend our weigh-ins, both in official and unofficial capacity …
With that said, please respect the club, respect our visitors, and respect yourselves …
Profanity is not tolerated at/during club events …
Do not bring alcohol to the weigh-ins … Leave the beer on the boat NOT on the tournament tables …
If you are intoxicated (which, by the way, is a violation of club and tournament rules), then stay on the boat or
